Food Product Development for the UK Grocery Market - Graduate Programme

Job description

The Product Development function works hard to identify the best products for our customers and develop factory friendly recipes. If you are on this programme, you will have the opportunity to work with different customers and product categories as part of a customer and product focused team. You will turn your passion for food, ingredients, and ideas into products for the nation!

Key Features of the Programme

• Hands-on Experience: Collaborate with experienced chefs and product developers who will mentor you and encourage your creative ideas.
• Comprehensive Training: Attend at least three site visits in your first year and receive formal training in a variety of areas that may include Culinary Skills, Leadership, Category Management, and Market Trends.
• Industry Insight: Learn about manufacturing processes and the business's capabilities to ensure product viability and long-term customer partnerships. Engage in idea generation, recipe development, product trials, and launches.
• Career Growth: Aim to become a Product Development Manager after completing the program.

As a participant in the Product Development Programme, you will receive extensive support and opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge:

Support & Development Network

• Dedicated Champion: A key contact for your functional Programme.
• Mentor: Guidance and aid throughout your development.
• Cohort Experience: Join up to 20 other graduates and connect with a broad network of alumni.
• Line Manager: Regular performance reviews and guidance to develop your skills and knowledge.

Training & Development Opportunities

• Leadership Training: Specialised events to enhance your managementskills.
• Workshops: Programme workshops and exposure to various functions.
• Rotational Placements: Gain experience through diverse placements.
• Management Skills Training: Develop essential management knowledge.
• Further Development: Opportunities for Apprenticeship Qualifications after the Programme.

Career Progression

Pathway to Leadership: This Programme is a stepping stone to senior management roles. With Bakkavor's extensive network, we'll help you identify and pursue the right career opportunities for your growth.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme.
• Relocation Financial Assistance (For each graduate placement - to be reimbursed Oct 26).
• London placements will receive an additional allowance for living costs.
• Additional Holiday purchase scheme (25 days holiday as standard).
• Access to employee benefits.

What we are looking for

• Achieved or expected to achieve at least a 2:2+ honours degree in a food, nutrition related degree (Not a master's in nutrition after a generic degree)
• At least three months of relevant work experience.
• Right to work in the UK for a minimum of 3 years from September 2026
• A clear commitment to advancing your career in the food industry.
• Willingness to complete three 12-month placements at different locations across the UK (we will consider your preferences).
• Alignment with Bakkavor’s values and a strong fit with our organisation.

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

How to apply

• Assessment Centers will be held at our Bakkavor Newark Site
• Assessment Centre will be held on Tuesday 24 February

After applying, you can expect to complete some initial questions around some relevant scenarios at Bakkavor, followed by an online psychometric test and a non-live video reflection. If successful, we will invite you to an assessment centre in January or February 2026. These interviews are for a September 2026 start on the programme. If you have any queries about this programme, or the recruitment process, please contact us at: EarlyCareers@Bakkavor.com or SP.EarlyCareersRecruitmentQueries@Bakkavor.com

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Closing date:  12 December 2025